1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1 sm. box strawberry Jello
1 qt. fresh strawberries
Baked 9-inch pie shell
Red food coloring (optional)

Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and water and cook, stirring constantly until thick and clear. Add 1 small box strawberry Jello and stir into the mixture until smooth. A few drops of red food coloring may also be added at this time to give a deeper red color, if desired. Remove from heat and cool thoroughly. Add 1 quart strawberries into cooled mixture; pour into baked pie shell. Top with whipped cream a few minutes before serving.